Memorial: M3143

Gravestone at St Michael’s Church, Minehead commemorating William Cobley d. 1801

Location

St Michael's Church, Minehead, Somerset, England

Transcript

'...Also to the memory of the aforesaid William Cobley who departed this life the 11th of April 1801, Aged 72 years. Tho Boreas' blasts and Neptunes waves / Have tossed me to and fro / in spite of both / by God's decree / I harbour here below / where now at anchor here I lie / with many of our FLEET / in hope one day to sail again / Our Saviour Christ to meet'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Cobley, William
Age: 72
Date of Death: 11/4/1801
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: F. Hancock 'Minehead: in the County of Somerset: a history of the parish, the manor, and the port' (Taunton, 1903).

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